Director Finance

As the Director of Finance, you would report directly to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance, Policy, Planning and Communications.
You are the senior financial manager for the NWT Health and Social Services System.
Health and Social Services Systems across Canada are facing dynamic and continual pressures related to cost escalation.
Services in the Northwest Territories are in a similar position.
As a result, effort to focus on cost management and efficiency in the delivery of care are very important.
These efforts must be considered and balanced with the dispersed nature of the Territorial population and the unique aspects of the health and social status found in the NWT.
You have a key responsibility to lead or participate in major system-wide contractual negotiations.
Negotiations in which you may be asked to play a significant role ranging from those related to professional compensation negotiations (physicians) to contracts with health providers in other jurisdictions.
Negotiations have significant impact on costs, and occasionally, on federal/provincial/territorial relations.
To be successful in this role, you typically need:

to have completed a university degree in a related field (Administration, Business, Commerce, Finance),
coupled with a recognized professional accounting designation (ie.
CGA, CMA, or CA),
and at least five (5) years of directly related work experience including at least four (4) years at a managerial level in a complex organization, with added benefit if direct experience in a Public Service Environment.
The incumbent's experience should reflect involvement in decision making, team management and strategic planning and in fields of finance and administration.
Experience in health or social services setting would be a definite asset.
The GNWT offers a competitive salary (the range for this role is $144K- $207K ), professional development opportunities, cost of living allowances of $3,700 in Yellowknife , a generous defined benefit pension plan, various leave options, and health/dental benefits!
Closing Date:
October 30, 2024 - 11:
59 MST
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